tidier; tidiest
Definition of tidy
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: neat and orderly in appearance or habits : well ordered and cared for
b
: methodical, precise
a tidy mind
2
: large, substantial
a tidy profit
3
: adequately satisfactory : acceptable, fair
a tidy solution to their problem
4
: properly filled out : plump
tidy
verb
tidied; tidying
Definition of tidy (Entry 2 of 3)
: to put in order
tidy up a room
: to make things tidy
tidying up after supper
tidy
noun
plural tidies
Definition of tidy (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: a usually compartmentalized receptacle for various small objects
2
: a piece of fancywork used to protect the back, arms, or headrest of a chair or sofa from wear or soil
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The first known use of tidy was in the 13th century
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